Political Science Courses

HOPE: Human Odyssey to Political Existentialism

273 reviews

What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? Join us as we explore not only "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" but "death, freedom, and the pursuit of meaning."

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leiden University

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

51 reviews

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 55 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 12th Dec, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

31 reviews

This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding China that highlights the intersection of politics and economics. It shows that rather than develop into a full blown market economy, state and party officials at all levels of the political sys…

• Coursera
• 17 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Constitutional Interpretation

25 reviews

Examine the most important and vexing questions in American constitutional interpretation.

• edX
• 2-5 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Justice with Michael Sandel

Syllabus: Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 01 "THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER". Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 02: "PUTTING A PRICE TAG ON LIFE". Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 03: "FREE TO CHOOSE". Justice: What's…

• YouTube
• 13 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

166 ratings at Coursera

What is the purpose of government? Why should we have a State? What kind of State should we have? Even within a political community, there may be sharp disagreements about the role and purpose of government. Some want an active, involved government,…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

25 ratings at Coursera

What is the purpose of government? Why should we have a State? What kind of State should we have? Even within a political community, there may be sharp disagreements about the role and purpose of government. Some want an active, involved government,…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leiden University

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 reviews

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 20 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 2nd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

2 reviews

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

1 review

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Moral Foundations of Politics

15 reviews

When do governments deserve our allegiance, and when should they be denied it? This course explores the main answers that have been given to this question in the modern West. We start with a survey of the major political theories of the Enlightenment:…

• Coursera
• 45 hours worth of material, 8 weeks long
• 30th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity.

• edX
• 1-3 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

2 reviews

Former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry and a team of international experts explore what can be done about the threat of nuclear terrorism in this free course, for which you can earn a signed Statement of Accomplishment. This is a self-paced version…

• edX
• 1-5 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Cyber Conflicts

1399 ratings at Coursera

By nature, cyber conflicts are an international issue that span across nation-state borders. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply the knowledge gained for analysis and management of international cyber incidents and conflicts including for…

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)